A nurse is taking care of an adolescent child diagnosed with a leg fracture. What factors does the nurse suspect impacted incidence of the fracture? Select all that apply.
A) Low calcium intake
B) Use of corticosteroids
C) Insufficient vitamin D
D) Low B12 levels
E) Low vitamin A levels
A) Low calcium intake
B) Use of corticosteroids
C) Insufficient vitamin D
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The nurse is caring for a patient with ketosis. Which statement indicates that the patient correctly understands the phenomenon?
a. "I took too much insulin to decrease my body's glucose levels." b. "The condition resulted when my body tried to break down and use my stores of fats." c. "My blood glucose went over 150 mg/dL and caused this condition." d. "I exercised too much reduced my blood glucose level too dramatically."
Which recommendation should the nurse at a women's center on a college campus give to women during a health and wellness presentation?
A) HPV vaccination is recommended for most college-age women. B) Women should undergo Pap smear testing beginning at age 16. C) Women should begin Pap smear testing within 5 years of beginning sexual activity. D) HPV vaccination is only indicated before age 21.
While studying about various cultures, the student nurse is aware that a subculture is based on which characteristic? Select all that apply
A) Gender B) Age C) Profession D) Hobbies E) Sexual preference
Why is the use of Levodopa delayed in the treatment of the early stages of Parkinson's disease?
A. To avoid drug-food interactions that may occur B. To avoid having to use multiple medications C. To delay the onset of movement disorders that occur with levadopa over time D. To avoid the development of drug tolerance to levodopa over time